An investigation is ongoing to ascertain where and how he got the military uniform he operates with and to also identify other members of his gang.

by SaharaReporters, New YorkOct 07, 2019

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Chizoba Okeke, aged 30, who allegedly robbed in military uniforms.

Bala Elkana, spokesman for the police in Lagos, said Okeke was arrested following a distress call.

The police said two phones, one sword, house-breaking implements, two daggers, a POS machine and an ATM card were recovered from the suspect.

“An investigation is ongoing to ascertain where and how he got the military uniform he operates with and to also identify other members of his gang. It is not yet established whether he belongs the gang of dismissed soldiers arrested some weeks ago,” Bala said.

The suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded, according to the police.​

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